(GZH107) BLEAKLOW - Glume

INFO
Release date: June 30th 2023
Catalogue #: GZH107
Formats: CD / Digital

Bleaklow is made of Claire Knox and Richard Knox (A-Sun Amissa / Shield Patterns etc). The duo create distorted and billowing songs from fractured melodies and crumbling ambient drones.

Using minimal instrumentation, 4 track recorders and field recordings, Bleaklow’s sound is a hypnotic swoon, moving between fragile spacious notes and blown out ethereal noise.

Glume is the duo's debut release and was recorded during the early months of 2023 at their Cloud Blunt Moon studio in Glossop, UK.

Bleaklow's approach is one of immediacy, favouring first takes, recording to tape, capturing improvised moments. The basis of this EP was written and recorded in just a handful of sessions, embracing the self-imposed limitations of a small number of instruments and no post-recorded processing.

Written and performed by Claire Knox & Richard Knox

Claire Knox ———
Voice, Nord Electro, Yamaha PSS-170, field recordings, Moog Taurus
Richard Knox ———
Electric gtr, drones, field recordings, Yahama PSS-170, Moog Taurus

Recorded by Richard Knox in early 2023, mostly to 4 track, at Cloud Blunt Moon. Mixed by Richard Knox.

Mastered by Lawrence English at Negative Space.

PRESSING NOTES
30 - CD Gold special edition. Gizeh Online Shop Exclusive. Signed and hand-numbered. Silkscreened gatefold recycled cocoa card* sleeve with metallic gold ink. Insert and bandcamp code included. 

165 - CD limited edition. Silkscreened gatefold recycled cocoa card* sleeve. Hand-numbered. Insert and bandcamp code included. 

Silkscreened sleeves by Richard Knox / KIN.DER

* Recycled card is  made from 40% Post Consumer Waste and 15% natural fibres (by-products derived from the food processing industry which would otherwise go to landfill.) Turning a waste product into a natural, GMO free, raw material derived from nuts, fruits etc, resulting in distinctive colour shades.

Also available: Limited edition Glume screen print.

SHIPPING POLICY
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